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Fox named Zion’s boys’ hoops coach

Zion Christian has named Tommy Fox as the school’s new basketball coach.

Fox replaces Paul Brenner, who relinquished the basketball reigns after 12 seasons to become the school’s football coach in June.

“We are thrilled to have him join the Zion team,” said Brenner, who is also the school’s athletic director. “He brings great experience and energy to our athletic department. Coach Fox is already developing relationships with the students and I can’t wait to see our team in action this season.”

Fox comes to Zion Christian after serving as an assistant basketball at Mountain State University in West Virginia as well as being the head coach for three seasons at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga.

“We will be playing an exciting brand of basketball this season which will be fun for the players and fans alike,” Fox said. “I feel honored and blessed to be joining the Zion family and look forward to building a program that competes for championships every year.”

While Fox expects to play an exciting brand of basketball, he is also committed to the defensive end of the floor.

“Defense is the key to having a successful program,” Fox said. “And I believe it provides the best opportunity to win games.”

In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Coach Fox will also serve as the school’s assistant athletic director and teach several classes in wellness and physical education.

Fox is still in the process of making the permanent move with his wife and seven children from their current home in Powell to the Columbia area.

Perry County names new football coach: Billy Sawyer has been named Perry County’s new football coach after Michael Harrison resigned last week to become a police officer in Nashville.

Sawyer, who has coached the Vikings’ offensive line for the past seven seasons, will be a head coach for the first time.

Harrison posted a record of 31-34 in his six seasons in Linden, highlighted by a trip to the Class 1A semifinals in 2010.

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